Every business below is checked against the QBCC licence register and ranked by quantified Google-review themes — never by who paid.
Based in Cleveland
Cleveland carpenter rated 4.9 stars across 57 Google reviews. Across a 52-review text sample, quality of work is the standout theme (31 mentions), followed by professional, friendly service (21) and prompt response (18). Holds a current QBCC Carpentry licence.
Based in Stafford
Stafford-based trade services business, QBCC-licensed for carpentry — 4.9 stars across 49 Google reviews. In a 46-review text sample, professional, friendly service is the most-mentioned theme (28), with quality of work (22) and clear communication (17) also frequently praised.
Based in Moorooka
Moorooka carpentry and renovations business rated a full 5.0 stars across 27 Google reviews. In a 26-review text sample, quality of work leads the praise (19 mentions), with professional, friendly service (15) and prompt response (12) close behind. Holds a current QBCC Carpentry licence.
Based in Keperra
Keperra carpenter with a perfect 5.0 stars across 21 Google reviews. Quality of work dominates the feedback — 18 of the 21 reviews with text mention it — with professional, friendly service and clean, tidy work also noted. Holds a current QBCC Carpentry licence.
Based in Carina
Carina carpenter and joiner with a perfect 5.0 stars across 18 Google reviews. Across all 18 reviews with text, quality of work is clearly the standout theme (14 mentions), with prompt response and clear communication each noted a further seven times. Holds a current QBCC Carpentry licence.
Based in Paddington
Paddington carpentry and building business with a perfect 5.0 stars across 14 Google reviews. Across all 14 reviews with text, professional, friendly service (8) and quality of work (7) are the recurring themes, with prompt response also mentioned (5). Holds a current QBCC Carpentry licence.
About carpenters in Brisbane
Every carpenter listed here holds a current QBCC Carpentry licence where the work requires one, checked against the official register rather than taken on trust. The ranges below are observed Greater Brisbane quotes for 2026, split by job — an hourly rate for small repairs looks nothing like a per-square-metre deck rate or a built-in wardrobe price. Brisbane's timber housing stock makes carpentry a bigger local trade than in slab-and-brick cities: decks, stairs, restumping repairs and Queenslander weatherboard work are everyday jobs here.
Brisbane-specific carpentry realities: most pre-1946 homes are timber Queenslanders on stumps, so restumping, subfloor repairs, stair rebuilds and weatherboard replacement are mainstream local work, and hardwood species like spotted gum and blackbutt are the regional norm for decks and exposed timber. The subtropical climate is hard on external timber — UV degrades finishes and the November–April wet season drives rot and swelling, so decks and pergolas need durable species, proper detailing and regular oiling. Termites are an ever-present Brisbane consideration in any timber structure. And in the inner-north and inner-west character suburbs (Paddington, Ashgrove, Wilston, Red Hill), Traditional Building Character overlays dictate how verandahs, stairs and weatherboard details must look on pre-1946 homes, so heritage-sympathetic carpentry skills matter as much as raw joinery.
Typical prices in Brisbane
Ranges reflect quotes observed locally — not national averages, not advertised "from" prices.
| Service | Typical range (A$) |
|---|---|
Carpenter hourly rate (standard hours) Typical Greater Brisbane quoted range, 2026 — for small repairs and non-licensable jobs charged by the hour. Callout minimums usually apply; specialist or heritage work sits higher. | A$65 — A$110 |
Hardwood decking, supply + build (per m²) Typical Greater Brisbane quoted range, 2026 — elevated hardwood decks (common on high-set Queenslanders) sit at the top; ground-level treated-pine decks start nearer $250/m². Height, span and balustrading drive the spread. | A$350 — A$700 |
Timber pergola / patio frame, supply + build Typical Greater Brisbane quoted range, 2026 — a modest attached pergola at the low end; larger spans, a roofed structure and council approval push toward the top. | A$3,500 — A$12,000 |
Hang internal door + fit architraves (per opening) Typical Greater Brisbane quoted range, 2026 — labour to hang and trim one door; supply of the door slab and hardware is additional. | A$150 — A$450 |
Custom built-in wardrobe, carpentry (per robe) Typical Greater Brisbane quoted range, 2026 — a basic framed and shelved built-in at the low end; full custom joinery with drawers and soft-close fit-out at the top. | A$1,200 — A$4,000 |
Common questions
It depends on value and type. Any building work worth more than $3,300 in labour and materials combined needs a licensed carpenter, and structural work (framing, decks, stairs, restumping) is licensable regardless of value. Small non-structural jobs under $3,300 — hanging a door, fixing skirting — don't require a licence, but the work must still meet the building standards. If a job is structural or over the threshold, the carpenter should give you a QBCC licence number; reluctance is a red flag. Every carpenter on this page links to the register.
Often, yes. Very low decks (generally under 30cm off the ground) and small pergolas can be exempt, but decks above that height, structures over a certain size, anything attached to the house, or work in a character or flood overlay usually needs building approval — and sometimes planning approval as well. Brisbane's character overlays add rules on how the structure must look. A licensed carpenter or a building certifier can confirm what your specific job needs; skipping a required approval can cause problems at sale time.
For exposed decks, durable hardwoods like spotted gum, blackbutt and merbau are the regional standard — they handle Brisbane's UV and wet-season swings better than softwoods. Treated pine is cheaper and fine for lower-budget or ground-level decks but needs more maintenance. Whatever the species, external timber here needs proper drainage detailing and regular oiling (often yearly), because the subtropical sun and November–April humidity are hard on finishes. Ask your carpenter about termite-resistant options and a steel versus timber subframe for longevity.
Restumping (replacing rotten, termite-damaged or sunken stumps, often swapping timber for steel or concrete) is licensable building work, usually handled by carpenters or builders who specialise in it — not every general carpenter does it well. Because it's structural and almost always over $3,300, it needs a licensed contractor, and qualifying jobs carry Home Warranty cover. Brisbane's reactive clay soils and termite pressure make this a common local job; get more than one quote and ask specifically about their restumping experience on high-set timber homes.
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